New Job Human Resources Specialist Ii/Iii (Leave Specialist ), Grade N22/N25 In Maryland

Position: Human Resources Specialist II/III (Leave Specialist), Grade N25/N22

What we are looking for:

The Leave Specialist will primarily be responsible for performing complex human resources assignment actions focusing on the Records Management work associated with the County’s leave programs including leave without pay. Work consists of processing personnel actions by interpreting requested actions to ensure compliance with organizational procedures, County law and regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. An understanding of maintaining personnel records and knowledge of various HR systems is beneficial. The position will gather timekeeping and status information, collaborate with Occupational Medical Services, Payroll, MCtime, and department HR Liaisons, and review reports to make informed decisions on status changes. Invoicing for unpaid insurance premiums, recording of balances owed and amounts collected, and generation of reports is required.

How you will contribute:

• Reviewing / Approving of Assignment Transactions with concentration on Leave without Pay transactions that also impact Parental Leave programs.
• Reviewing Arrears Reports, MCtime reports and assist with making corrections.
• Monitoring OMS notifications.
• Coordination with Department HR Liaisons and Supervisors to ensure employees are in correct status and assist them through various stages of the LWOP process until the employee returns to work.
• Collaboration with Benefits Team to reinstate employee insurance coverage.
• Collaboration with Accounts Receivable to generate invoices and collection procedures.
• Provide notification packet to employee regarding LWOP process.
• Lead training sessions on LWOP for Supervisors, HR Liaisons and Employees.

The selected applicant should have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Problem-solver who can create innovative solutions.
• Ability to readily grasp new information and processes.
• Ability to guide others, assisting them with complicated processes.
• Understanding of FMLA, and other personnel leave types (leave administration).
• Knowledge of Payroll deductions for benefit premiums.
• Understanding of invoicing, accounts receivable and collection processes.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and enterprise applications, systems, reporting tools and skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow through with multiple projects simultaneously and can work independently to perform a variety of complex actions.

Additional information about the position:

Effective August 30, 2021 all new hires will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus prior to their first date of employment. Individuals who are unable to be vaccinated should contact [email protected] to discuss possible accommodations.

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to [email protected] . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

If filled at the Human Resource Specialist III level:

Experience : Considerable (3 years) applicable professional experience in personnel administration or leave administration.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration or a related field.

Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

If filled at the Human Resource Specialist II level:

Experience: Some (2 years) applicable professional experience in personnel administration or leave administration.

Education : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration or related field.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

There are no preferred criteria for this position. Individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on the eligible list with a rating of “Qualified.” Selection for interviews will be based on the following criterion:

Candidates who are selected for an interview may be required to submit a work sample demonstrating the above-mentioned criteria.